Getting there

Open hours and seasons

Fees and reservations

Major rules

Hiking

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Length: 3.5 miles

Fishing and boating

• There’s a daily possession limit of up to five brook, rainbow or brown trout, smallmouth bass, and up to 20 rock bass.
• Only artificial flies or lures are allowed

• A Stitch in Crime | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 2-3 p.m. | Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain | Free | Bring your current project or start a new one at this drop-in yarn circle and listen to a true crime podcast with the group.
• The Market by Sage and Spice Grand Opening | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 4 p.m. | The Market by Sage and Spice, 1056 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened market and get 10% off gourmet groceries, take-home meals, and the food + drink menu all day long.

• WNC Career Expo | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Davis Event Center at WNC Agricultural Center, 761 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher | Free | Meet directly with representatives from companies ready to hire + find resources to help with resume and interview prep.

• Aston Park Disc Golf Grand Opening | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Aston Park, 336 Hilliard Ave., Asheville | Free | No matter your skill level, you’re invited to tee off at the new course — plus, celebrate with live music, a scavenger hunt, and prizes.
• The Crossing | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5-8:30 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | The Safe Passage Coalition Fund is presenting a series of short films about road ecology in Southern Appalachia.

• Hauntville | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Art Garden AVL, 191 Lyman St., Asheville | $44-$50 | Take a terrifying tour through a psychological haunted house with 13 scenes that explore a new AI world — adults only.
• Carnivale in Venice Masquerade Ball | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7-11 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., Asheville | $125 | Don your finery and masks to be transported to Venice for a night of performances, champagne, light antipasti, and a chance to have your portrait made.

• Rooftop igloos and outdoor ice skating
• Seeing dazzling lights (even Santa’s elves flock to Main Street to see this)
• Live performances + free, family-friendly events
• And more holly jolly happenings to spread seasonal cheer

• Eater Carolinas just dropped its list of the “9 Hottest Restaurants in Asheville Right Now,” highlighting local eateries like Botiwalla, The Hound, and Little D’s. See which hot spots you’ve checked off or use the list to help plan your next meal out.

• Meet and explore an array of tech, food + beverage, apparel, energy, and sports start-ups as they seek funding and support during an evening of pitches and networking. Join Demo Day today at 6:30 p.m. at Asheville Community Theater to see what’s to come in Asheville’s business world — tickets + registration required.

• Shoot for the stars. Two UNC Asheville astronomy students each received $8,000 in scholarships via North Carolina Space Grants to support their undergraduate research. The grant program, funded by NASA, helps develop + support space-related science and research in our state. Learn more about the projects Abigail Grulick and Riley McBride are working on.

• Ginger’s Revenge is releasing its first canned Small Batch Series drink. The Dirty Chai ginger beer uses Chai For’s tea + Dynamite Roasting Co.'s Mexico Chiapas coffee for a bubbly twist on the coffeehouse classic. You can pick up a pack in the Tasting Room starting today.

• The viewing platform at the summit of Mount Pisgah is under reconstruction with help from volunteers of the Carolina Mountain Club. The trail will remain open, but if you’re planning on visiting for your fall color hike, it’s advised that you be extra careful on your trek to the top.

• Asheville Sister Cities is hosting a fundraiser for San Cristóbal de las Casas and Valladolid with its Día de los Muertos event on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Weaverville Community Center. Honor the souls of deceased family members + participate in the holiday’s traditions — just be sure to grab your tickets by Thursday, Oct. 26.

• Oh my gourd — check out the finalists for our AVLtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Vote for your favorite jack-o’-lantern by Wednesday, Oct. 25 + be sure to read our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 27 to see which pumpkin wins.

• We’re stepping off your screens and out into the real world. Join City Editors Grace + Molly for AVLtoday’s Storytelling Open Mic: “Pride in Place” on Monday, Oct. 30 at Highland Brewing’s Barrel Room. Take up the mic to tell a tale of your own, or just sit back and listen. Get the details.

• It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — which is a great annual reminder to schedule a mammogram. Mission Breast Center at 534 Biltmore Ave. recently expanded into a comforting, state-of-the-art suite with six 3D mammography units, plus additional ultrasound and ABUS (Automated Breast Ultrasound System). Schedule your appointment.*